
Clearweed (Pilea pumila)
Clearweed, also known as Clearweed, Robber Weed, Canadian Clearweed
Clearweed, known scientifically as Pilea pumila, is an annual edible plant in the nettle family. It features a translucent stem and typically forms clumps or colonies in moist, shaded forest areas. The plant is noted for its unique leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Key Facts About Clearweed
Attributes of Clearweed
Lifespan
Annual
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
20 cm to 50 cm
Spread
6 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
Green White Yellow Gold
Scientific Classification of Clearweed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Rosales
Family
Nettle
Genus
Clearweed
Species
Clearweed